General surgery, despite its name, is a surgical specialty that focuses on abdominal organs, e.g., intestines including oesophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts, and often the thyroid gland. Surgeons also deal with diseases involving the skin, breast, and hernias. Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery relates to the investigation and management of diseases of the oesophagus, stomach, gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas. Upper gastrointestinal specialists at St David's House are Mr James Manson and Mr Tim Brown. Colorectal surgery repairs damage to the colon, rectum and anus through a variety of procedures. It may also involve surgery to the pelvic floor to repair hernias. More info»